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Chronic Hypertrophic Rhinitis

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

额部疼痛、神经痛、侧卧时位于下侧...、鼻塞、间歇性鼻阻塞、鼻内似有擤不出的鼻涕、嗅觉障碍、鼻甲肥大、流黄鼻涕

The pathology of disease

Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis is chronic thickening/hypertrophy of nasal mucosa and turbinates, causing persistent nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, and postnasal drip, often from chronic allergic/irritant rhinitis. Treatment: intranasal corticosteroids; antihistamines; saline irrigation; treat underlying allergy/irritant; avoid decongestant overuse; surgical turbinate reduction (radiofrequency/resection) if refractory to medical therapy; treat deviated septum.

Common Symptoms

Persistent nasal obstruction; mouth breathing; postnasal drip; enlarged turbinates

Causes and Pathogenesis

Chronic allergic/irritant inflammation causes mucosal/turbinate hypertrophy and obstruction.

Treatment

Intranasal steroids/antihistamines; saline; treat cause; turbinate reduction if refractory

Preventive Measures

Avoid irritants/decongestant overuse; treat allergy; saline.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.